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The 25th anniversary edition of The Pilgrimage, the precursor to The Alchemist.

In this gripping story, Paulo Coelho is on a quest for the ultimate in self-knowledge, wisdom and spiritual mastery.

Guided by his mysterious companion Petrus, he takes the road to Santiago, going throush a series of trials and tests along the way–even coming face to face with someone who may just be the devil himself. Why is the road to the simple life so hard? Will Paulo be strong enough to complete the journey towards humility, belief–and faith?

Paulo Coelho. the author of The Alchemist, is an enchanting storyteller, inspiring people all over the world to see beyond the ordinary and into the remarkable.

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‘One of the few to deserve the term “publishing phenomenon”’ Independent on Sunday

‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’ The Times

‘His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.’ Le Figaro

‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.’ Daily Express

Synopsis

An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword. A compelling tale that delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight, The Pilgrimage recounts the amazing trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword -- on a legendary road travelled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages. Paulo's visionary blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore makes this an adventure story with a difference.

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One of Coelho's more fundamental sharing of learning's for the world. A book, simply, that allows one to open one's mind to so many important aspects of life, that, a Journey such as he undertakes in this book, is so perfect at being able to do.

It's not worth going into summarising the plethora of learning's as this would spoil the book and make this review unnecessarily long. Simply, anyone can extract much value from this book; I very, very much recommend you join Coelho on this particular journey.

I have read two great books by Paulo (The Alchemist and Veronika Decides to Die) but I found this book to be self-indulgent and narcissistic. It won't make me stop reading Paulo's books but I was really disappointed in this book.

This is my favorite book from Paulo and I read it more than once. It is more for mature readers. Not until recently I found the ending of the book changed from a previous version. I think either the author or the publisher wanted to match the ending somewhat like the Alchemist which I think it bizarre. The Pilgrimage sends a very powerful message at the end and along the way. After reading the book you feel you truly have learned. This is a must read for anyone.

A wonderful read when I bought it I wasn't really sure what I expected. But after reading the first chapter I was hooked on the journey with Paulo and his guide petrus. I bought the pilgrimage because I'm planning on making the same journey early next year I don't think as a pilgrimage just simply because it's been something I've wanted to do for a long time. But when I go I will definitely be taking Paulo and Petrus with me every step of the way.

My being intent on completing the Way Of St James (the Camino de Santiago) I deemed it pertinent to read this book, prior to my month long, 800 kilometer trek and it has greatly inspired me to fulfil my ambition.

Coelho's book, like life, is a journey. It incites the reader to think with not just their minds, but through their heart and soul too. It also makes you understand that time is only a concept of the mind. A very thought provoking book, that I thoroughly enjoyed journeying with.

I read The Pilgrimage from cover to cover and wish I had not bothered. This was a disappointment after enjoying The Alchemist. The story is so farfetched and unlikely as to be quite ridiculous - and not in a fun way.

One does not need to be particularly religious, nor a catholic, to enjoy this book. There are lessons for everyone lurking in the corners and just beneath the surface of the story. Very well written and worthy of another read, albeit after some time